AQHA Announces Reaction to Final Judgment in Cloning Case and Their Plan Moving Forward
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Reaction to Final Judgment in Cloning Case and Their Plan Moving ForwardAQHA will file a motion to stay the enforcement of the judgment pending the outcome of the appellate process. In the interim, AQHA has started the process of incorporating the court’s rules to accept the registration of horses produced by cloning as set forth in the final judgment.
Continue reading …More Around The Ring Photos From 2013 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on More Around The Ring Photos From 2013 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter HorsesThe 2013 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses recently took place in Kreuth, Germany, August 10-18. The event hosted six AQHA shows and a finals performance. 305 horses from 12 nations competed. Entries increased to 1,800 over last year’s event. Judges for the show were Maik Bartmann (GER), Ricky Bordignon (ITA), David Denniston (USA), […]
Continue reading …National Boot Drive: Horses4Heroes Looking for 25,000 Pounds of Used Boots and Shoes
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on National Boot Drive: Horses4Heroes Looking for 25,000 Pounds of Used Boots and ShoesHorses4Heroes, in partnership with Funds2Orgs, has launched Healin’ Boots, a national campaign to collect 25,000 pounds of used boots and shoes by Sept. 30. The Las Vegas-based non-profit hopes to raise $10,000 for its programs that provide free recreational and therapeutic equestrian programs to returning combat veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors, as well […]
Continue reading …Move-In Day Blog By Maggie Bellville From 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Move-In Day Blog By Maggie Bellville From 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World ShowMove-In Day at 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show EC Blog by: Maggie Bellville It’s move-in day in Amarillo, Texas for the 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show! Tomorrow is the preliminaries in cutting and all the performance halter classes. It’s amazing how time has flown since last year- but we will all come together […]
Continue reading …Announcing the Launch of College Equestrian Scholarships, An Equine Scholarship Agency
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Announcing the Launch of College Equestrian Scholarships, An Equine Scholarship AgencyWe are pleased to announce the launch of College Equestrian Scholarships, an equine scholarship agency. We provide life coaching, portfolio preparation, video editing, social media advice, resume’ preparation, a personalized website, contact information of college coaches and more. Our team consists of Kristin Hansen and Kathleen Downs. Kristin rides and shows in the AQHA and […]
Continue reading …Outrage in Salt Lake City After Horse Collapses During Carriage Ride, Expected to Recover
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Outrage in Salt Lake City After Horse Collapses During Carriage Ride, Expected to RecoverAccording to a piece in the New York Daily News, animal rights activists are up in arms over an event that occurred this week in Salt Lake City where a 13-year-old carriage horse collapsed mid-ride. Thankfully, “Jerry” is expected to recover. As a cautionary note, the images within the article might be considered as disturbing […]
Continue reading …Cruelty Charges Against TN Trainer Dropped Due to “Sequester Rule” Violation
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Cruelty Charges Against TN Trainer Dropped Due to “Sequester Rule” ViolationAggravated animal cruelty charges against a Tennessee Walking Horse trainer accused of violating the Horse Protection Act (HPA) by soring horses were dropped last week, but the case could still be far from over. Soring is the deliberate injury to a horse’s feet and legs to achieve an exaggerated high-stepping gait. On the federal level, […]
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